Ingredients
To bring this delicious snack to life, you’ll need a handful of ingredients, many of which you may already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
For those who prefer a milder flavor, consider substituting the buffalo sauce with a barbecue sauce, or for a gluten-free option, use almond flour in place of all-purpose flour.
Instructions
Making these mozzarella sticks is as enjoyable as eating them. Follow these simple steps to create your own batch:
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Lay out the mozzarella sticks, and using your fingers, gently press a layer of buffalo chicken onto each stick.
- In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken-coated mozzarella stick first into the flour, then the egg, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring each stick is thoroughly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully lower the mozzarella sticks into the oil.
- Fry each stick for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Remember, patience is key. Let the oil heat properly to achieve the perfect crispness. It’s a lesson I learned after many attempts in my mum’s kitchen, with her gentle guidance by my side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
